Open Enrollment: OTU
Lean Yellow Belt Certification: Live Online
OTU-partnered Yellow Belt delivered live online across two days, with two half-day sessions on each. Individual enrollment, no organizational sponsor required. November 2026 cohort now open.
Registration closes Until the cohort is full
Program Schedule
Session Dates and Topics
Registration deadline: Until the cohort is full. Reserve your spot →
Curriculum
What You Will Learn
- 1 Lean principles and the history of continuous improvement
- 2 Identifying value from the customer perspective
- 3 The 8 types of waste (DOWNTIME) with real-sector examples
- 4 PDCA and DMAIC problem-solving frameworks
- 5 Process mapping and value stream mapping basics
- 6 Kaizen: rapid improvement events and team facilitation
- 7 5S and 6S workplace organization
- 8 Visual management and daily management systems
- 9 Sustaining improvements and building a Lean culture
Your Instructor
Stacey Smyth
Black Belt, M.Ed.
Stacey holds a Master of Education from Brock University and is an ASQ Certified Quality Auditor and APICS CSCP. With over 20 years of experience applying Lean and quality improvement across healthcare, government, and private sector organizations, she brings practical, immediately applicable facilitation to every cohort.
Investment
Pricing and Funding
2013
University Partner
Ontario Tech University
Ontario Tech University (OTU) is a fully accredited Canadian university. Since 2013, LEA has delivered OTU-partnered Lean certification programs, giving individual enrollees and organizations a recognized academic credential from a trusted Canadian institution.
- Recognized Canadian university partner
- Credentials recognized across Canada
- Academic rigour applied to workplace skills
- OTU certification since 2013
Who is this for
Designed for professionals ready to improve how work gets done
Healthcare Professionals
Clinicians, administrators, and quality improvement staff looking to streamline patient flow, reduce wait times, and improve care delivery.
Municipal and Government Staff
Public sector employees focused on improving service delivery, reducing processing times, and demonstrating value to constituents.
Operations and Team Leads
Supervisors and managers in manufacturing, services, food production, or construction who want to lead improvement from the ground up.
What you walk away with
Practical capability, not just theory
- Recognize and address the 8 wastes in any process: from patient intake to permit approvals
- Apply Yellow Belt tools to make targeted improvements in your own workspace
- Participate meaningfully in Green Belt and Black Belt-led improvement projects
- Use PDCA, value stream mapping, and Kaizen to structure and sustain improvements
- Earn a Lean Yellow Belt certificate in partnership with Ontario Tech University
What participants say
Trusted by professionals across Canada
The training was incredibly practical. Within a week of completing my Yellow Belt, I had mapped a process at my hospital and identified three quick wins our team could implement right away.
What set this apart from other Lean training was the focus on real-world application. The instructor helped us connect every tool back to our actual work environments.
The OTU certification gives this real weight with leadership. It is not just another vendor certificate: it is a university-accredited credential that my employer recognized immediately.
Representative testimonials based on participant feedback. Names withheld for privacy.
FAQ
Common Questions
Yes. The curriculum, instructor, and OTU partnership are identical. Open enrollment cohorts give individuals the same program without requiring organizational sponsorship.
Attend all four live sessions and complete a short improvement project in your workplace. The project demonstrates practical application and is required for OTU certification.
Yes. Canada Job Grant may cover up to two-thirds of the cost for eligible employees. Many participants submit a professional development reimbursement request to their employer. Ontario nurses may also qualify for NEI reimbursement.
Registration stays open until the cohort is full. Group pricing of $825 + HST per person is available for three or more participants from the same organization.
Contact OTU directly regarding their cancellation and refund policy. We recommend confirming your availability before registering.
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Register for the November 2026 Yellow Belt Cohort
November 5 and 12, 2026, two half-day sessions each day. OTU-partnered. Small cohort: limited spots available.